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A14 WPL

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,383 mi
Last recorded118,383 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 WPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,383 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 117,862 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,096 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 116,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 113,455 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Both sides rear exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,607 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear exhaust back boxes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear exhaust back boxes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,797 miles

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,760 miles

All four tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 97,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,743 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 858,182 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 77,662 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A14 WPL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 106,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 WPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 WPL registered?

A14 WPL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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